Macy also said the tree’s branches are weak and break easily during storms or after a snow, making it undesirable as a street or yard tree. As of Jan. 1, 2023, the tree is illegal to sell, grow ...

You’ll need to chop down a pear, show a photo to the organizers, and then show up to one of three events in Lee’s Summit, Lenexa and Topeka to pick out a replacement tree.